Which of the following is an example of a local wind in India?
A. Chinook
B. Foehn
C. Mistral
D. Loo
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'Loo' is a strong, hot, and dry summer wind that blows over the northern plains of India, particularly in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Explanation:
Subtropical high-pressure belts are characterized by sinking air (subsidence), which leads to clear skies, dry conditions, and the formation of deserts (e.g., Sahara, Kalahari).
Explanation:
The Ferrel cell and Polar cell are separated by the subpolar low-pressure belt, located around 60° latitude in both hemispheres, where warm and cold air masses converge.
Explanation:
Tropical continental air masses are warm and dry, originating over hot desert regions like the Sahara. They bring hot, dry, and stable weather with clear skies.
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